Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Oceans Technology in Dartmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Dartmouth Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,407.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This graduate certificate equips you for careers in the expanding ocean technology sector, which includes innovative companies, government agencies, and academic institutions focused on developing and delivering marine technological solutions.
Designed for engineering or science graduates seeking to apply their expertise in marine settings, this program bridges theoretical knowledge with practical ocean applications.
You'll gain industry-relevant skills across key marine sectors: defense and security, shipbuilding and maritime transport, oceanographic research, offshore energy, and aquatic food production.
The curriculum focuses on the integration of electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems with marine ecosystems. Learning experiences may involve:
Deploying and maintaining marine equipment (including testing and calibrating electro-mechanical devices)
Analyzing how ocean conditions (temperature, salinity, currents, etc.) affect equipment performance and data collection
Operating specialized instruments to monitor marine environmental parameters
Career opportunities
Nova Scotia hosts numerous global leaders in marine technology, offering positions in engineering, manufacturing, environmental services, and specialized ocean-related product development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Diploma in an engineering technology/technician program (electro-mechanical, environmental engineering, energy sustainability (ESET), geographic sciences, marine, mechanical, electrical, electronic or industrial instrumentation) or equivalent or an undergraduate degree in a natural science or engineering.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690